Cycle The East Algarve & South of Spain

Today we cycle from the hotel through intricate, quiet lanes meandering through the verdant countryside. Our route will take us to the typical Algarve village of Santa Rita where we can take a break in the local café. We then continue on picturesque lanes to finish in the lovely town of Tavira. Our route will take us directly to the train station, however the town is well worth exploring. In Tavira we take the local train back to Monte Gordo along with our bicycle.

Ascent/ Descent: +100m/ -100m

Approx. Km: 29km/ 18mi

Cycle on designated cycleway to Vila Real S. Antonio, where the river Guadiana meets the sea. You’ll take your bikes across on the ferry to the Spanish town of Ayamonte. You then cycle east through the salt pans of Ayamonte which for centuries have been producing salt & shell fish and now are a haven for birdlife. You will tour the bustling small town of Isla Cristina before returning to Ayamonte and ferrying back to Portugal. Much of the way is on designated cycle ways.

Ascent/ Descent: minimal

Approx. Km: 41km/ 25.5mi

A charming route, running along the coast and the Ria Formosa on the coastal ecovia. En route we will visit the quintessential coastal village of Cacela Velha with its Moorish influenced architecture. We pass through Cabanas where cafés line the attractive waterfront. We finish again in Tavira, one of the most unspoilt towns in the Algarve. There will be time to stroll around & enjoy this lovely town. Your route takes us to the train station where we can train back to Monte Gordo with your bicycle.

Ascent/ Descent: minimal

Approx. Km: 26km/ 16.1mi

Cycle through pine woodland on quiet, well surfaced tracks to Vila Real S. Antonio, where the river Guadiana meets the sea. You’ll take your bikes across on the ferry to the Spanish town of Ayamonte. You then cycle south to the resort area of Isla Canela and the Isla Del Moral, a more local fishing village.

We will then return to Ayamonte and ferry back to Portugal.

Ascent/ Descent: minimal

Approx. Km: 37km/ 23mi

A local circuit centred on the local Nature Reserve, visiting the headquarters and information on the banks of the river Guadiana and the salt works of Castro Marim around which an abundance of birds have made their home. Also visit the attractive and historic small town of Castro Marim dominated by its ancient castle and more recent fortifications guarding the river & giving great views over the surrounding countryside.

Ascent/ Descent: minimal

Approx. Km: 27km/ 17mi

A circuit into the verdant inland hills passing through tiny, sleepy hamlets, all on good and quiet tarmac lanes. A glimpse into the rural countryside of the Algarve rarely seen by most visitors.

Ascent/ Descent: minimal

Approx. Km: 27km/ 18mi

Individual departure or extra days.

At convenient time transfer to Faro Airport or Faro Train station.